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Sweet onion vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sweet onion and onions?

    We used Onions, sweet, raw and Onions, raw types in this comparison.

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    Mineral Comparison

    Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6% 11% 9.8% 19% 3.5% 12% 1% 9.9% 2.7%
    Onion
    Onion
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    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
    Contains more IronIron +23.8%
    Contains more CopperCopper +43.6%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
    Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.7%
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~29mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.5µg

    Vitamin Comparison

    Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 0.4% 0% 10% 4.6% 2.5% 5.9% 30% 0% 0.75% 17% 3%
    Onion
    Onion
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    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.7%
    Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.5%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
    Contains more CholineCholine +10.9%
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.02mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    8% 91%
    Protein: 0.8 g
    Fats: 0.08 g
    Carbs: 7.55 g
    Water: 91.24 g
    Other: 0.33 g
    Onion
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    9% 89%
    Protein: 1.1 g
    Fats: 0.1 g
    Carbs: 9.34 g
    Water: 89.11 g
    Other: 0.35 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
    Contains more FatsFats +25%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.7%
    ~equal in Water ~89.11g
    ~equal in Other ~0.35g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    14% 45% 40%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.72 g
    Glucose: 2.26 g
    Fructose: 2.02 g
    Lactose: 0.02 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Onion
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    23% 46% 30%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.99 g
    Glucose: 1.97 g
    Fructose: 1.29 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more GlucoseGlucose +14.7%
    Contains more FructoseFructose +56.6%
    Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
    Contains more SucroseSucrose +37.5%
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Maltose ~0g
    ~equal in Galactose ~0g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Sweet onion Onion
    Lower in Saturated fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Sweet onion Onion DV% diff.
    Fiber 0.9g 1.7g 3%
    Vitamin C 4.8mg 7.4mg 3%
    Manganese 0.076mg 0.129mg 2%
    Copper 0.056mg 0.039mg 2%
    Fructose 2.02g 1.29g 1%
    Folate 23µg 19µg 1%
    Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.12mg 1%
    Vitamin B5 0.098mg 0.123mg 1%
    Protein 0.8g 1.1g 1%
    Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.027mg 1%
    Potassium 119mg 146mg 1%
    Carbs 7.55g 9.34g 1%
    Iron 0.26mg 0.21mg 1%
    Calories 32kcal 40kcal 0%
    Fats 0.08g 0.1g 0%
    Net carbs 6.65g 7.64g N/A
    Magnesium 9mg 10mg 0%
    Calcium 20mg 23mg 0%
    Sugar 5.02g 4.24g N/A
    Zinc 0.13mg 0.17mg 0%
    Phosphorus 27mg 29mg 0%
    Sodium 8mg 4mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
    Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg 0%
    Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.046mg 0%
    Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.116mg 0%
    Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.4µg 0%
    Saturated fat 0.042g 0%
    Choline 5.5mg 6.1mg 0%
    Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0%
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0%
    Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.014mg 0%
    Threonine 0.018mg 0.021mg 0%
    Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.014mg 0%
    Leucine 0.025mg 0.025mg 0%
    Lysine 0.033mg 0.039mg 0%
    Methionine 0.009mg 0.002mg 0%
    Phenylalanine 0.024mg 0.025mg 0%
    Valine 0.02mg 0.021mg 0%
    Histidine 0.011mg 0.014mg 0%

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Sweet onion Onion
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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    Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

    The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
    Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
    7%
    Sweet onion
    8%
    Onion
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Sweet onion
    8%
    Onion

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
    Sweet onion
    Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Sweet onion
    Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Sweet onion
    Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Onion
    Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Onion
    Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Onion
    Onion is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Onion
    Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

    References

    All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

    1. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/nutrients
    2. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients

    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

    Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.